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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E505F — Graphite
#4E505F is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 233° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #4E505F
- f7f7f8
- dddee3
- c3c4ce
- a9abb9
- 8f92a4
- 76788f
- 606275
- 4b4d5b
- 363742
- 212128
- 0b0c0e
Color schemes using #4E505F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#4E505F FAQ
What color is #4E505F?
#4E505F is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 10% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E505F?
#4E505F is rgb(78, 80, 95) in RGB, hsl(233, 10%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 16%, 0%, 63%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E505F?
White text on this background reaches 7.96:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.64:1.
What colors go well with #4E505F?
Its direct complement is #5F5D4E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5F554E and #595F4E gives you contrast without the vibration.